Villa Pulsano

About this property

Located just a few paces away from the turquoise water of a pretty cove on Puglia’s Ionian Coast, you will discover Villa Pulsano; a spacious, contemporary home which can sleep up to twelve guests. When staying here, you are able to spend lazy days on the nearby beaches, dine at the atmospheric marina or explore historic towns and cities such as Sava and Taranto.

This recently renovated house has plenty of space for a large family or maybe two families travelling to Italy together. There are five bedrooms available here spread over the two floors; on the ground floor there is a bedroom with a king-sized bed which offers a disability adapted bathroom, and a bedroom with twin beds, which is served by a large family bathroom. There is also a chill out room for the kids with a double sofa bed that can sleep a further two guests. Upstairs on the first floor there are three more bedrooms; two of these boast king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms, with the remaining room offering two single beds and an en-suite bathroom. Each floor has access to outdoor space, so you can take your morning coffee out on the terrace or balcony to enjoy a little peace and quiet.

When your party wish to come together for lunch or to sip a glass of wine in the evenings, you can all meet in the large living room or in the adjacent kitchen and dining area. You can opt to sink in to the comfy sofas and chat or dine together at the large dining table. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you could need for preparing drinks or sumptuous meals, but if you would prefer to sit back and relax, you could book the services of a private chef.

With stunning sea views available from the garden, you will wish to spend much of your time outdoors soaking in the views and feeling the cooling sea breeze in the air. The outside space is made up of a large ground floor terrace with a dining area and a jacuzzi which can either be heated or kept cool for a refreshing dip. From this terrace you are just a few steps away from a lovely beach, the home comes equipped with kayaks, beach games and snorkelling equipment so that you can spend fun-filled days at the beach with everything you could need on hand. On the first floor you can access a balcony and on the roof there is a vast terrace which is ideal for sunbathing.

In addition to the beach next to the home, you are just a short stroll away from Montedarena Beach which is much larger and has sandy and stone areas, a beach club where you can rent sun loungers and parasols plus access to eateries. There are also a number of cafes, bars and restaurants close to the villa.

In order to learn more about the history of the area or to discover a great range of shops and restaurants, you should spend the day in the city of Taranto which is 20km away. In the bustling coastal city has lots to see and do including an imposing castle, some incredible museums and markets which fill the streets and squares. 

If you are travelling to the South of Italy, you are sure to be a fan of the beach and close to the villa you will have plenty to choose from. Just a stone’s throw away from the villa, you have access to a small cove with calm water, on this tranquil beach you can use the snorkelling equipment, beach games and kayaks available at the home for fun filled days together making memories. Just a short stroll from here you can also visit Montedarena Beach which has a few different bays, some rocky and others sandy, you can rent sun loungers and parasols here. There are eight beaches within 5km of the home, all with their own qualities, one of the best in the area is Baia delle Canne which is a beautiful beach where you can play volleyball, hire jet skis and head out on catamaran rides. Beach bars and changing facilities are also available.

Marina di Pulsano is perfect for dining out and sipping cocktails as the sun goes down. Here a selection of restaurants and bars overlook the Baia di Serrone, you could choose from fine dining eateries or traditional sea food restaurants. If you head 4km inland you can visit Pulsano town which is dominated by its castle Castello De Falconibus. In the main square you will often see community events and open-air concerts being held which creates a great atmosphere. The pretty streets of Pulsano are lined with family-owned restaurants such as Il Re della Brace which is connected to the butcher’s shop; here you can select your meat in the store and the butcher will barbecue and serve this to you with side dishes.

If you prefer to explore a large, busy city which is packed with shops, restaurants and historic attractions, Taranto is a fantastic choice. Set 20km away by car, Taranto is a stunning coastal city with a rich history of wars and conquest, the city is still used today for naval protection as you will see from the ships and submarines in the expansive naval port. The city is enclosed by two separate bays so is known locally as “the city of the two seas” the Mar Grande is a commercial port, so you are more likely to spend time around Mar Piccolo which backs on to the old town. As you stroll around the city you will notice the mixture of architecture left behind by the numerous settlers; Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Norman design details and monuments are scattered around the city. The 11th century Cattedrale di San Cataldo and the staggering Aragonese Castle are some of the city’s highlights. You could also simply spend a day wandering the maze-like streets, bartering at the markets and sampling some of the delicious gelato in the lovely piazzas. 

Accommodation

Villa Interior (230m2)

Ground Floor
- Living room with doors onto garden, L-shaped sofa, armchairs, fireplace and Smart TV
- Fully-fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, kettle, coffee machine and breakfast bar for 2 guests
- Dining space with table seating 12 guests
- Bedroom with king-sized double bed, TV and an accessible en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Children's room with double sofa bed, TV, Xbox and board games
- Bathroom with bath, shower attachment, sink, bidet and WC

First Floor
- 2 x bedrooms with king-sized double bed, TV, doors leading to terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment, sink, bidet and WC
- Bedroom with two single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC

Outside Grounds 
- Jacuzzi
- Al-fresco dining area with parasol
- Roof terrace with sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Barbecue
- Table tennis
- Beach games and kayaks
- Parking

Facilities 
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Smart TVs
- Xbox
- Board games
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryers